Real Estate

Smart Contracts and Virtual Real Estate

As we have gone about educating ourselves and our clients about the metaverse and virtual real estate, one of the questions that we have been asked about is what the contract looks like when virtual land is bought or sold. (We are real...
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Real Estate Policies of NYC’s Top 4 Democratic Candidates for Mayor 

While we at BFKP are split between vegan cheese or clams for our favorite pizza topping (if you are confused, see Mayor De Blasio explain ranked-choice voting here), we all agree that the New York City mayoral candidates’ real estate...
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Commercial Leasing and COVID-19

Over the last week, we have spoken with landlords, tenants, and brokers about the prevailing question in the industry: is rent due and payable for those “non-essential” businesses forced to close up shop by the "New York State on Pause"...
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Betting on the New Big Player in Town

It’s been weeks, or maybe months, and the big announcement you’ve been waiting for has finally come: “XYZ Company” is moving its headquarters to Greenacre. All the experts agree: it will be a “game-changer” for the area, creating new jobs,...
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4 Advantages Real Estate Lawyers Have Over Title Insurance Companies

When you buy a home, you are provided the title to the property. That title gives you legal ownership that is based on the specific type of title you receive. In some situations, there is a mistake in the title...
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The Basics of New York Title Reports

Buying property in New York can be both an exciting undertaking and a unique challenge. When it comes to real estate in the Empire State, you have to pay close attention to the details. How do you know you're making...
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Why Buy: This Could Be the Perfect Time to Buy Your Dream Home

Over-dramatic headlines bashing the housing market--both its options and affordability--can make it hard to get excited about buying a house. In fact, it can feel flat out disheartening. The decision to buy a home is a big one and you...
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The 5 Things Every Real Estate Purchase Agreement Should Have

Whether you're buying or selling your home or an office location for your business, every real estate purchase requires a contract. How do you make sure that contract is valid, beneficial to you or your business, and legally enforceable? Every...
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